• Substance use disorders occur when the recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs causes clinically significant impairment, including health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home.

  • SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

 

  • According to the CDC:

    • SUDs are treatable, chronic diseases that can affect anyone – regardless of race, gender, income level, or social class.

    • One in seven Americans aged 12 or older reports experiencing a SUD.

    • SUD diagnosis can be applied to the following classes of drugs: alcohol; cannabis; hallucinogens; inhalants; opioids; sedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics; stimulants; tobacco (nicotine); and other (or unknown) substances.

    • SUDs can lead to significant problems in all aspects of a person’s life including in their work, school, or home life

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